Could the ‘fourth best’ team in a World Cup group advance to the knockout stage?
The Athletic has live coverage of Argentina vs Austria and France vs Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World…
What do Phillies fans think of the World Cup? The consensus is clear
Bob, it would be fair to say, was well-lubricated by the time he took the stool next to…
Energy security fears drive global surge in orders for Chinese storage firms
The lingering energy shock is driving overseas orders for China’s energy storage companies, with more than 25 gigawatt-hours…
China resumes gallium exports to Japan after 4-month pause as rare earth magnet sales surge
China has resumed gallium exports to Japan after a four-month suspension amid continued relaxation of its rare earth…
Powerful 2011 Japan earthquake may have moved whole country further east
Minutes after the massive 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami that killed nearly 20,000 people, “a previously unrecognised” phenomenon…
Rugby’s Migration: Two biggest leagues destroy the game’s oldest complaint
Following on from Tuesday’s piece, we’ve widened our remit to look at every senior squad in the Prem,…
World Rugby announce ‘significant’ change to world rankings formula
World Rugby have announced a significant update to how teams will earn world rankings points, with the changes…
Amid geopolitical uncertainty, China trims US Treasury holdings to 18-year low
China trimmed its holdings of US Treasuries to an 18-year low in April as it continued to diversify…
The Chinese scientists hoping to use a space solar plant to power the world
Using a few mirrors, solar panels and a microwave transmitter, Fan Guanheng and his team can send power…
Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns
An employee at the Celsior Wadamachi supermarket in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Soaring food costs…
Less than one-third of global workers feel their jobs are safe, ADP survey data shows
Workers at the Siemens Healthineers AG global capability center (GCC) in Bengaluru, India, on Thursday, on April 27,…
Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day six: France and Argentina justify their top spots
Both of the finalists from Qatar 2022, holders Argentina and runners-up France, got their tournaments underway on Tuesday…